Kate Mara

“I like traditions, and the national anthem is important.”

“Even when I was a kid, I had this insane head of flaming hair. It looked like a wig.”

“I don't ever take anything for granted.”

“I feel so lucky.”

“When my agents tell me how much I'm going to be paid for a film, instead of quoting a figure, they'll say: 'You're going to make ten pairs of Christian Louboutins.'”

“I've always wanted to do a period piece.”

“In New York, you can just wake up and everything sorts itself out. I love that, not having a plan.”

“I have so many friends who have no idea what they want to do. They are out of college and working, but not sure they are doing what they want to do, which is normal.”

“I want to do something crazy for a part - something I'd never even consider in real life.”

“I am so loyal.”

“Eventually you get bored and you want to work.”

“I feel like I'm exactly where I should be.”

“Whenever I dream about flying, it's the best feeling in the world.”

“I have a ridiculous fear of sharks but I'd jump in the water in a second for an amazing role.”

“I'm an idiot.”

“I wish no teams had cheerleaders. I find it more distracting than anything else.”

“I hated school.”

“If 10 years ago I was told I'd be where I am now, I would've been pretty happy.”

“Everybody has to be responsible for their own actions - and if they do something wrong, I believe in paying for it.”

“I remember telling the agent, 'I don't want to do anything but Broadway.' She was like, 'That's not really possible because there is not that much Broadway. So I'll send you out on TV and stuff like that.'”